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Celebrating the successes of Dippy on Tour | Natural History Museum
Dippy on Tour saw the National History Museum's much-loved dinosaur cast roam the UK, inspiring people to explore the nature on their doorstep. Commencing in February 2018, the tour travelled to eight venues and was seen by over two...
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Understanding to Protect | Natural History Museum and Seedlip
Humankind's relationship with the natural world needs to change. Through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition we see the drama and beauty of nature, but also the impact humans are having on the planet. The winning images show...
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A royal visit to the Urban Nature Project | Natural History Museum
On Tuesday 22 June, the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Museum to hear about how the Urban Nature Project will redevelop the Museum's Wildlife Garden and work with organisations across the UK to inspire the next generation to care for...
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Urban tree survey | Natural History Museum
You walk by them everyday, but do you know their names? Trees may be a familiar part of your environment, but do you really know a chestnut from a fir or an ash from an elder? Well here is your chance to find out and help scientists at...
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Seaweed: A sustainable future | Natural History Museum
Our food has a huge impact on the planet. Museum scientists are working with local experts to increase the production of sustainable seaweed in Asia and Africa. Most seaweeds are grown globally without artificial fertilisers or...
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The beauty of light trapping | Natural History Museum
There is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset. The absence of light can make spotting them a challenge, especially when it comes to insects. Dr Gavin Broad, Principal Curator in Charge of Insects at the Museum,...
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Vidyun R Hebbar Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum
Exploring his local theme park, Vidyun R Hebbar found an occupied spider’s web in a gap in a wall. A passing tuk-tuk (motorised rickshaw) provided a backdrop of rainbow colours to set off the spider’s silk creation. Tent spiders are tiny...
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How to pond dip | Natural History Museum
Take a look at the amazing creatures that live in and around pond water. Insect larvae, beetles, leaches and frogs are some of the animals you might find living in your local pond. To find out more about pond dipping, visit:...
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How to build a log pile for insects and other wildlife to make a home | Natural History Museum
Building a log pile can boost your local biodiversity by giving a home and shelter to some of the smaller inhabitants of your garden. They are easy to assemble and require little maintenance. Find out what animals might move into your...
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Getting the best from landscape photography - a 360° tour of Northumberland | Natural History Museum
Getting the best from landscape photography - a 360° tour of Northumberland Join local landscape photographer David Taylor as he takes us on a tour of some of his favourite locations around Northumberland. David explains how the changing...
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How to grow a wildflower pot for pollinators | Natural History Museum
You don't need a lot of room to give your neighbourhood butterflies and bees a boost. Growing native wildflowers in a container is an easy way to give your outside space a burst of colour while supporting important pollinating insects....
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How to make fat balls for birds | Natural History Museum
Help your local wild birds to survive winter by putting out these nutritious fat balls. Making them is a fun activity to do with kids. Get tips, extra ingredient ideas and find out which birds you are most likely to see eating your fat...
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How to make a nature journal so you can record wildlife like a scientist | Natural History Museum
Keeping a nature journal is a great way to record the things you see out in nature. Here we provide simple craft instructions so you can make your own journal, but you could also use an empty notebook or collect the information...
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How to make a bird box | Natural History Museum
Want to help your local birds? This nest box is easy to make and ideal for sparrows and small songbirds. Get detailed instructions and more tips on how to help birds during breeding season:...
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How to make a light trap | Natural History Museum
Light traps are a great way to get to know your local wildlife. Find out how to build a simple light sheet so that you can go on your own insect spotting adventure (even if it's just to the bottom of your garden). Discover more about...
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John Reeves in China with Judith Magee | Natural History Museum
Judith Magee, Museum curator of rare books, manuscripts and artwork, introduces John Reeves and his collection. John Reeves was a man with a passion for natural history who spent nearly 20 years in China working as a tea inspector. While...
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Fungi: undervalued jewels of the urban jungle | Natural History Museum
Just metres from some of Britain's busiest roads, micro-forests of fungi sprout from the undergrowth. Museum mycologist Mark Spencer pinpoints some striking examples he spotted in central London and explains their vital ecological role....
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Lichen expert Pat Wolseley takes part in the air survey with a local group | Natural History Museum
Good air quality is essential for our health and for the wellbeing of our environment. By taking part in the OPAL air survey you'll help our scientists answer important questions about local air quality and its impacts across England.
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053 The Last Stand of the Ned Kelly Gang - One Minute History
June 25, 1880 - Australia - The Ned Kelly gang murders their former comrade Aaron Sherritt, who betrayed them to the police. After sabotaging train tracks nearby, they descend on Glenrowan, taking 62 prisoners in a local hotel. Drinks...
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Caribbean coral crusaders | Natural History Museum
Caribbean reefs are among the most devastated in the world. But there is hope. Follow the efforts of conservation biologist Nikita Shiel-Rolle as she inspires and trains young people in the Bahamas to monitor and protect their local...
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Helping the orang-utan | Natural History Museum
Sumatran orang-utans, Pongo abelii, are critically endangered. Fewer than 7,000 are left in the wild, and they are threatened by the destruction of their forest habitat. Panut Hadisiswoyo, Director of the Orangutan Information Centre in...
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Rancho Palos Verdes: Nature Preserves and Natural History
Palos Verdes Peninsula, as previously noted, is host to a bounty of human history. It's also home to fascinating natural history, some of it noticeably playing out before our very own eyes. "We are walking over a million years of...
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045 The Pequot Part 2 - One Minute History
After the Pequot War, the Peace Treaty of Hartford dismembered the tribe and many survivors were sold into slavery or given to neighboring tribes. Decimated by the war, the Pequot split into two bands. The Eastern Pequot survived years...
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A look around the Mel Fisher Maritime museum
It’s island living we seek on this episode of Travel Thru History! We visit a spectacular chain of islands off the Southern coast of Florida known as the Florida Keys. The keys have a rich history and culture distinct from the Florida...